Chapter 2602: When This Fairy Becomes an Empress...
Liu Qingqing and Yan Muyu exchanged a glance, both carrying a hint of excitement on their faces.
They had limited materials to craft Immortal Artifacts; therefore, before finding a reliable Artifact Refiner, they dared not attempt forging the Immortal Artifact. If they failed, it would take countless years to gather the materials again.
To successfully craft an Immortal Artifact, what does it matter if we wait for ten days?
After thanking that Immortal, the two women quickly arrived at the Cultivation Resource Exchange Market within Lihuo Immortal City and soon found the stall set up by Wushuang Immortal Emperor.
"This..."
Despite being mentally prepared, when they saw the long queue of immortals in front of the stall, the two women were still somewhat stunned.
What shocked them was that those queuing were actually all Immortal Emperor Realm experts, and among them, the strongest ones were High Rank in the Immortal Emperor Realm.
In the Immortal Realm, Immortal Emperor Realm experts were considered dominant forces, yet those High Rank Immortal Emperor Realm experts were just waiting patiently in line, not daring to overstep.
"The cultivation level of this Wushuang Immortal Emperor is said to be Mid Rank in the Immortal Emperor Realm; could it be that he can refine Immortal Pills and Immortal Artifacts suitable for High Rank Immortal Emperor Realm experts? Otherwise, why would those High Rank Immortal Emperor Realm experts be lining up?"
Liu Qingqing and Yan Muyu pondered inwardly. If it’s really true, then this stall owner who is both Alchemist and Artifact Refiner must be incredibly formidable.
"A mere Fourth Rank Immortal King Cultivation Realm, joining the excitement?"
"Can’t you see everyone in line are Immortal Emperor Realm experts?"
"The Immortal Pills and Artifacts crafted by Wushuang Immortal Emperor are at least of low Immortal Emperor Level; Immortal King Level... ha, he probably wouldn’t bother!"
"The two female immortals should leave! Wushuang Immortal Emperor won’t pay attention to you!"
"Looking at your good talent, if you are willing to become companions with this Immortal Emperor, I’ll gift each of you an Immortal Artifact!"
"Haha..."
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Those Immortal Emperor Realm experts queuing saw Liu Qingqing and Yan Muyu appear at the stall, and there were some who mocked them, some joked, and some immortals waved them away.
Yan Muyu furrowed her brows, arms akimbo, wanting to argue with those Immortal Emperor Realm experts, but Liu Qingqing persuaded her.
"Mu Yu, we’re too weak; don’t be reckless..."
Liu Qingqing knew Yan Muyu couldn’t stand the grievance. Seeing her about to explode, worried about retaliation from those Immortal Emperor Realm experts, she whispered, "We’re not in a rush... let’s wait aside for now and when there are fewer immortals in line, perhaps we can plead with Wushuang Immortal Emperor. Maybe he’ll be willing to help us?"
Yan Muyu puffed her cheeks, biting her lips, grumbling angrily, "Those immortals are truly hateful! Each and every one relying on their power to bully us... humph, when I, this fairy, become an Empress, I’ll make them look bad!"
Though their conversation was quiet, the Immortal Emperor Realm experts heard it clearly.
Some immortals couldn’t help but laugh out loud, "Your ambitions are not small, fairy! But by the time you’ve become an Empress, we might already be Great Emperors!"
Several High Rank Immortal Emperor Realm experts perceived Liu Qingqing and Yan Muyu possessed Innate Spiritual Roots and had a fondness for talent, kindly suggested, "Seeing your good talent, why not become my disciple? I’ll cultivate and teach you diligently, and perhaps you truly have a chance to achieve Empress status! As long as you nod, whatever Immortal Pills or Artifacts you want, I have them!"
Regardless of Liu Qingqing’s persuasion, Yan Muyu coldly retorted, "Do you immortal really believe you can become Great Emperors, not aware of your own limits? Become your disciples? Wait until you’ve become Emperor Realm experts! If we want Immortal Artifacts, we’ll find Artifact Refiners ourselves, not your charity!"
The immortals present didn’t expect a mere Fourth Rank Immortal King Realm female immortal to speak to them in such a tone. Some were stunned, some chuckled, and others were furious.
Liu Qingqing knew Yan Muyu had caused trouble and was extremely anxious, no longer considering crafting Immortal Artifacts, preparing to leave Lihuo Immortal City with her immediately.
The scene was filled with Immortal Emperor Realm experts, any immortal who acted against them would leave them with no path but death due to their cultivation level.
Just then, Qingyan Immortal King arrived at the Cultivation Resource Exchange Market, standing before the two women, glaring angrily at an eager-to-act Immortal Emperor Realm expert, solemnly saying, "Immortal Emperor Realm experts bullying low-ranked Immortal King Realm cultivators, have you no shame?"
That Immortal Emperor Realm expert had actually set his sights on Liu Qingqing and Yan Muyu’s unmatched beauty, coveting their Innate Spiritual Root physique, pretending to be angered by their words, readying to act.
He intended to subdue the two women and then leave Lihuo Immortal City with them, using coercion and persuasion to become immortal partners with them.
"A mere low-ranked cultivator actually dares to insult us Immortal Emperor Realm experts, it’s utterly disrespectful! If I don’t teach a lesson, wouldn’t it be losing face?"
The prepared-to-act Immortal Emperor Realm expert said loudly, displaying righteous indignation.
Some Immortal Emperor Realm experts present nodded in agreement.
Yan Muyu’s earlier words indeed carried a tone of mocking all the Immortal Emperor Realm experts present. Though most Immortal Emperor Realm experts didn’t care to engage at her level, it still brought a bit of dissatisfaction.
Now, with an Immortal Emperor Realm expert willing to teach the female immortal a lesson, they were naturally happy to spectate.
Qingyan Immortal King declared, "If you dare touch them, I... I’ll never let you off!"
His cultivation was merely Sixth Rank Immortal King Realm, far from that Immortal Emperor Realm expert standing before him, so he felt a bit guilty while speaking.
"Haha, a mere Sixth Rank Immortal King Realm speaking such big words; wouldn’t you bite your tongue?"
"Maybe he’s trying to show his bravery in front of the two female immortals?"
"Risking life and limb for two female immortals?"
"Tsk tsk, should we say he’s passionate or foolish?"
"That low-ranked cultivator, become an Immortal Emperor Realm expert before meddling again!"
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Several Immortal Emperor Realm experts exchanged glances, laughing continuously.
Qingyan Immortal King’s face turned red, initially intending to invoke his father’s name to intimidate the opponent, but hesitated fearing Liu Qingqing and Yan Muyu would look down on him. In his hot-blooded state, he raged, "I’ll fight you!"
His shout echoed as he wielded his Immortal Artifact, body transforming into a stream of light, crashing towards that Immortal Emperor Realm expert.
"Qingyan Immortal King, don’t..."
Liu Qingqing called out to stop him, but it was too late.
"This guy... overestimates himself!"
Yan Muyu softly snorted, yet her eyes showed worry.
Though she deeply disliked Qingyan Immortal King’s persistent entanglement, at this moment, Qingyan Immortal King acted against the Immortal Emperor Realm expert ultimately for her and Liu Qingqing. If he lost his life like this, she wouldn’t feel right either.